“I was supposed to be feared as a villainess… so why is my destined partner suddenly pursuing me!?” A hit title from the D Novel f series — now adapted into manga! The story of the Ice-Cold Villainess who turns her broken engagement into a dazzling reversal of fate begins! Lucia de Calderone, a marquis’ daughter renowned for her icy beauty and feared as a villainess, is suddenly branded as “incompetent” during the Magic Appraisal Ceremony. Soon after, the Second Prince, Dean, one-sidedly announces the annulment of their engagement. However, Lucia remains calm — because she’s confident she can turn the tables, even from this hopeless situation. At her side stands a beautiful young man who watches her with amused interest — Claude, a powerful noble from a neighboring kingdom who holds even more influence than the Second Prince himself. Having realized that Lucia is only pretending to be a villainess, Claude declares: “You’re an intriguing lady. I like you.” …and begins to pursue her boldly! “I just want to solve this incident, that’s all!” But even the so-called Ice-Cold Beauty Lucia has zero resistance when it comes to romance — and now she’s in complete panic!?